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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 899.79 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 899.79 and 253.80 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 899.79 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/899.79 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 899.79 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 228,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,366.70/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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